Trade and Empires of Asia

What war was fought over control of the ports and lands of Manchuria, China, between an old European powerhouse an up-and-coming Asian empire?

• Russo-Japanese War

• Boxer Rebellion

• Taiping Rebellion

• Franco-Prussian War

Who founded The Mongol Empire?

• Genghis Khan

• Donkey Kong

• Donovan

• Kublai Khan

This European trader and explorer wrote of his journey and time in the court of Kublai Khan?

• Marco Polo

• Ibn Battuta

• Zheng He

• Vasco de Gama

How did the location of the Islamic Empire influence trade with with other Civilizations?

• It connected trade between Africa, Europe, and Asia

• The Caliphates refused to trade with anyone

• All trade between Europe and Asia was forbidden

• They traded with the Americas

Which of the following is true about Islam based on the map and your knowledge of Islam?

• The Islamic religion dominated China

• Islamic Traders reached as far as South Africa

• Islam spread along trade routes used by Muslim traders

• Trade was not encouraged in the Islamic Faith

There are several reasons to explain the spread of Islam. Select all that apply:

• trade

• education

• conquest

• art

How did empires support trade along the Silk Roads?

• Encouraged trading military supplies

• Supported missionaries spreading religion

• Built outposts and protected merchants

• Funded exploration missions

Genghis Khan united central Asian tribes to form the _________________ in the 13th Century.

• Safavid Empire

• Mongol Empire

• Umayyad Caliphate

• Holy Roman Empire

Which Asian empire was known for its extensive trade network that connected the East and West through the Silk Road?

• Mongol Empire

• Roman Empire

• British Empire

• Ottoman Empire

What was the primary commodity traded by the Chinese during the Han Dynasty that became highly sought after in Europe?

• Silk

• Spices

• Gold

• Tea